SOLUTION: Jim's average score on three tests is 82. What is the least he can score on his fourth test so that his average will be at least 86?

Question 222722: Jim's average score on three tests is 82. What is the least he can score on his fourth test so that his average will be at least 86?

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Jim's average score on three tests is 82.
What is the least he can score on his fourth test so that his average will be at least 86?
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Let x = the score on the 4th test
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= 86
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= 86
Multiply both sides by 4
246 + x = 4(86)
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246 + x = 344
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x = 344 - 246
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x = 98 for his average to be 86
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Check on calc (3(82)+98)/4 = 86
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